The Plasti-Dip Thread
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From: NJ
Just remember.......if you spill gas on plasti dip....it melts
Just curious. I have been thinking about using the plastidip on my 883 tank and fenders. The tank however has the sportster logo that is glossed on and won't just peal off. Would I need to sand it down first and remove it, or would the plastidip cover it up pretty good. I want to replace the logo/emblem anyway.
Cruiser
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From: New York
Looks real nice! How did you get the Logo onto the plastidipped tank, and have you had any problem with gas drips on the tank.
I painted it on with a stencil, and it is holding up great. As for gas, I manage to get the nozzle in the tank without drips most of the time, and the times I do forget, if I just let the drops dry (don't wipe them) it seems fine.
Cruiser
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From: New York
Real nice! After seeing how good yours came out, I am very tempted to try it. Did you remove the tank and tins or just mask?
Road Master
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From: Tampa Bay, FL
This may be a dumb question, but how do you wash the bike with the dip on it? I would assume that you have to be somewhat careful???
The only reason I ask is, I seem to get caught in the Florida rain at least once a week - which leaves a bunch of grime on the front of the bike.
The only reason I ask is, I seem to get caught in the Florida rain at least once a week - which leaves a bunch of grime on the front of the bike.
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From: Pa
This may be a dumb question, but how do you wash the bike with the dip on it? I would assume that you have to be somewhat careful???
The only reason I ask is, I seem to get caught in the Florida rain at least once a week - which leaves a bunch of grime on the front of the bike.
The only reason I ask is, I seem to get caught in the Florida rain at least once a week - which leaves a bunch of grime on the front of the bike.
128 it will peel off your gas cap. This stuff is great for things you dont touch. With getting gas a few times a week that stuff would peel right off. But then again you could try it and let us know.
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From: Vancouver B.C. Canada
Thanks pontiac69! That's what I thought.
I do like the stock fuel gauge in black, flush mount black cap and gauge are nice but too many lights to my liking, can't trust those HD leds. I might plastis dip the gauge and paint the gas cap flat black.
I do like the stock fuel gauge in black, flush mount black cap and gauge are nice but too many lights to my liking, can't trust those HD leds. I might plastis dip the gauge and paint the gas cap flat black.
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From: NJ
I dipped my caps about 3 months ago,it's tougher than you think.......no problems so far
